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Received a serious staff complaint? Time to conduct a workplace investigation

It is a reality that complaints of bullying, sexual harassment and allegations of poor health and safety frequently arise among Australia’s 235,000 hospitality...

Karen’s Diner staff accuse chain of ignoring harassment claims

The Karen’s diner franchise is now under fire from its staff as well as disgruntled customers who believe the chain goes too far in its abuse. Six employees...

Perth’s Hay St mall drops ‘too rough’ tag and gets first alfresco cafe

Hay Street mall in Perth continues to be rejuvenated, having now opened its first alfresco food and beverage venue in nearly a decade. The strip is...

UK workers to help out struggling NT hospo businesses

An influx of UK workers are set to descend on the Northern territory as the NT government looks at ways to support short staffed businesses. The government...

Historic Parramatta restaurant closes its doors for good

The Lachlan’s Restaurant at Old Government House, Parramatta has shut its doors. The sudden move left customers scrambling to get their money back for...

Rent struggles force popular Barangaroo restaurant to close

An Italian restaurant in Barangaroo, Sydney has been forced to shut its doors after failing to pay rent. The closure of the six-year-old Bel & Brio,...

Riverside restaurants a focus for 2032 Brisbane Olympics

New riverside restaurants and improved facilities will be a highlight of the South Bank Parklands as Brisbane starts preparations to host the 2023 Olympic...

$475k penalty for exploitation of Taiwanese students

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $475,200 penalty in court against the operator of the 85 Degrees café brand in Australia for exploiting young Taiwanese...

FSAA Announces Board Ahead of 2023

With another successful year for the Foodservice Suppliers Association of Australia (FSAA) rapidly drawing to a close, the organisation’s AGM has again...

Is Twiggy Forrest closer to buying Astoria Waldorf?

Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest is continuing negotiations to buy the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Sydney’s Circular Quay. The asking price will be up to $572...